The More things change, the more they stay the same...

Stanislav Neckar was re-acquired by the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 6th round selection in this years entry draft...

*John cocks and ear to listen to the disdain of all too many members of LightningNation*

Well, would you prefer Darren Rumble as the #2 reserve D-man? Would you prefer getting fleeced on a deal for a forward that may or may not fit into the lineup? I know plenty of you will tell me that the lateral move doesn't help us int he long run... You'll tell me the point is to get as far in the playoffs as possible... And the logic that fails to inspire that I throw back is "At what cost?"

It's a phrase plenty have heard before and have grown sick of, but I use it again to your revilement.